Fort Peck Community College: Review & Facts

Fort Peck Community College is a very small two-year, public school with 440 students enrolled. This college was established in 1969 and is the only college located in Poplar, Montana.

Fort Peck Community College is also a Tribal School and a member of American Indian Higher Education Consortium.

Academic Offerings

MajorsOffered

24

At Fort Peck Community College you can receive your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Fort Peck Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 24 majors. The most popular concentrations are Office and Clerical Services, General Studies, Industrial Technologies, Welding, and Automotive and Mechanic. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see prorgam Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention

39%

The student retention rate at Fort Peck Community College is very low at 39% (way below Montana average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Fort Peck Community College is very low - 21%.

Student to faculty ratio at Fort Peck Community College is good, 10:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Tuition and fees per year

$2,300

Average tuition cost is extremely low - $1,700 per academic year. The additional fees at Fort Peck Community College beyond tuition are nearly $600; which makes it a total of $2,300 a year.

Read the details about Fort Peck Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelyhood of repayning them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual CreditsAccepted

Yes

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Fort Peck Community College is $15.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Fort Peck Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (406) 768-6300 or check Fort Peck Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

DormatoryAnnual Price

$1,300

Fort Peck Community College offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fort Peck Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

SafetyGrade

A

Fort Peck Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is low -- around $1,300 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Fort Peck Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

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